The Rotary Club of Alton and Godfrey provided $17,000 and club members built this Winter Camping Lodge at Camp Warren Levis in 1987. The roof needed to replaced. Roofing was donated GAF Corporation through ABC Supply Co. Don and Ben Moyer along with Scott Goforth and his assistant applied the new roof starting at 6 am and finishing June 21, 2014.
ALTON GODFREY ROTARY CLUB SERVICE PROJECTS
1966-1979 Market & Third Street Pocket Park
Belle Street fountain
Williams & State Street fountain
North Alton fountain
1979 Upper Alton fountain
1980 Gordon Moore Park fountain
Gordon Moore Park playground, Partnered with Kiwanis
1980-1985 Kabob booth at Expo
1984-1986 Mud Volleyball team at Expo
1983 Piasa Bird at Norman's Landing
1985 Robert Wadlow Statue with other organizations
1987 Boy Scouts of America, Camp Warren Levis Winter Camping Lodge
1989 DARE Program van for Alton PD
YWCA Capital fund drive
1992 Alton Police Vest Program
1992-1994 Bass Tournament on the Mississippi River fundraiser
1994-1995 Lincoln Douglas Square engraved bricks and blocks fundraiser raiser $252,000
1995 Lincoln and Douglas sculptures placed
Boys & Girls Club basketball court and baseball diamond fence
Gordon Moore Park Carillon funding
1996 Alton Cemetery, repair and painting of fence
Lighting of wall and Christmas tree at Lincoln Douglas Square
1997 Gordon Moore Park Hosta Garden in memory of George Spence
1998 Removal of Piasa Bird after 16 years; gifted to Southwestern High
School
1999 Civil War Prison Information Kiosk
Boys & Girls Club, new roof on club house
"Welcome to Alton" sign on River Road
YWCA playground
2000 Habitat House, partial funding and construction
2001 "Welcome to Alton" at Landmarks & Ridge
Lucy Haskell Playhouse, support for children's events
2002 Oblate Fathers Community Garden Greenhouse
Robert Wadlow Chair
2004 Lincoln Douglas hanging flower baskets
2005 Jacoby Arts Center, participated refinishing the showroom floor,
restroom renovation, and installed office windows
2007 Lars Hoffman Park
2008 State House Square fountain
St. Baldrick's fundraiser
2009 Oblate Fathers Community Garden Greenhouse water line
Lincoln Douglas Information Kiosk
2010 Riverboat Mural at Henry and Broadway
Camp Warren Levis boat docks, labor to build
2012 "Welcome to Alton" sign on River Road cleanup
2014 Boy Scout Winter Lodge, new roof and
Repainting of exterior and interior as memorial to Rotarian Ray
Botterbush
VFW Honor Guard, new Army uniforms
2015 Haskell Park Pavilion
Alton Little Theater, support activities
2016 Salvation Army Booth House, window replacement and storm-water
drainage system
On-going projects:
Student of the Month recognition
Student of the Year Scholarship
Christmas Tree at Lincoln Douglas Square
Interact Club at Alton High started in 2006
Salvation Army bell ringing
Bucket Brigade
Christmas Wonderland
Wreaths Across America
Coats for Kids
Dictionaries for 3rd Grade students (until 2014)
Vocational Arts and Science Scholarship at LCCC (2015)
Funding for Rotary International Projects:
2000 Medical equipment to Brazil
2001 100 Computers to Chile
2003 Drinking water wells in Malawi
Heifer International Project
2006 Cataract surgery for 106 people in small town in Argentina
From 1973 - 2017, the Rotary Club of Alton Godfrey has donated $94,000 to Rotary International Foundation, naming 95individuals as Paul Harris Fellows. Of that amount, $71,000 went to the Polio Plus Campaign (eradication of polio).
The club has provided funding for International Exchange Students and members have hosted several students. The club also hosted a Group Study Exchange team from South Africa in 1988 and Nigeria in 2009.
Information compiled by Bill Moyer-June 2017
Summary of Club Activities 2010-2011
Projected Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club Activities 2010-2011
by Roland Hansen
Club Meetings on Mondays at 6:00 pm
Board Meetings(5:00pm) and Student of the Month Awards(Sept - June, 6:00pm) on Second Monday of the Month
Steak Frys on Third Monday of the Month at Rolling Hills, plus Golf Outings April thru October
Club Assemblies Quarterly at Club Meetings
June
Annual Meeting- Installation of Officers and Paul Harris Awards
August
Big Gig- music on the Riverfront, Manning Concession Stands
October
District Conference in Springfield
November
Pecan Distribution and Sales
November
Christmas Tree Raising at Lincoln Douglas Square
December
Annual Meeting for Election of Officers & Board Members
December
St. Anthony's hosts Rotary Christmas Dinner and provides program
December
Dictionaries for 4th Graders (or other Literacy Project)
December
Winter Wonderland at Rock Springs Park
December
Wreaths Across America
December
Salvation Army Bell Ringing
December
Rotary Annual Family Christmas Party at Rolling Hills
January
Take Down Christmas Tree at Lincoln Douglas Square
January
Presidents Summit/Pre-PETS, District Meetings
March
Chili Chowdown
March
90th Anniversary Celebration of Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club
March
PETS (President Elect Training Seminar)
April
District Assembly (Training)
May/June
Rotary Golf Challenge (Scramble)
May
Bucket Brigade
Other
Cardinals vs Cubs Baseball Game in St. Louis, District Fundraiser
Other
Work at Lincoln Douglas Square, flowers/decorations/brickwork/kiosk
Other
Youth Exchange Student, Incoming
Other
Youth Exchange Student, Outgoing(being considered)
Other
Student of the Month/Year, Recognition/Scholarship
Other
Mentoring Program
Shelter Box Program
Other
Mural Project
Other
RYLA, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards(being considered)
Other
Rock Springs Park Tennis Courts Improvements
Other
State House Circle Fountain Recognition Plaque, or equivalent
Other
GSE, Group Study Exchange(being considered)
Other
Refurbishment of previous park and fountain project(being investigated)
Alton-Godfrey Rotary Service Projects
July 2007 - June 2008
President Josh Farley
Service Project Chairman, Mike Osborne
Rotary Literacy Project, Tom Turpin, Chairman
September - 2007
Rotary purchased and distributed dictionaries to public and private fourth grade classes in the Alton-Godfrey area. A total of 44 members (Including Interact) gave their time to this project.
Pecan Sale, Dr. Marty Carrow, Chairman
November - 2007
Marty, with the help of nine (9) other Rotary members were able to co-ordinate the entire pecan program. At the end of the day Alton-Godfrey realized a $4,688.50 profit from this fund raising event.
Lincoln-Douglas Christmas Tree, Bill Moyer, Chairman
November - 2007
With the help of Dennis Wilson and Don Moyer, Bill Moyer oversaw the putting up and taking down of the Christmas tree in downtown Alton. A good turn out of Rotary Club members insured the tree with up and taken down in a safe and timely manner.
Christmas Wonderland, Butch Chapel, Chairman
December - 2007
On a cold December night with ice and snow coming down, 33 Rotary members braved the elements to work the Christmas Wonderland Light Display at Rock Springs Park. The member's efforts were rewarded by taking in approximately $1,600.00 for charity.
Salvation Army Bell Ringing, Ed Morrissey, Jr., Chairman
December - 2007
A total of $3,967.87 was raised for the Salvation Army Tree of Lights. A total of 56 Rotary members rang bells at various locations in the Alton and Godfrey area.
Chili Chowdown, Mike Seymour, Chairman, Sam Stemm - Tickets
March - 2008
Rotary members were out in full force and they dished out 774 chili lunch and/or dinners. For their efforts the Alton-Godfrey Club raised approx. $5,700.00 net.
Alton Beautification
March - 2008
Several members of the Rotary volunteered to participate in the annual Litter Pickup held on March 29, 2008.
Bucket Brigade, Dennis Wilson, Chairman
May - 2008
The annual Bucket Brigade was held on May 17, 2008.
Golf Classic and Auction, Mike McCormick, Golf Chairman, Scott Neudecker, Auction Chairman
Rolling Hills Golf Course was the site for the Rotary Golf Outing and Auction. With the efforts of the entire club we were able to raise $8,968.29 for the Student of Month Program.
Alton-Godfrey Rotary Service Projects
July 2008 to June 2009
President, Scott Neudecker
Service Project Chairman, Mike Osborne
Completed Projects
Rotary Literacy Project, Tom Turpin, Chairman
September 2008
St. Baldrick, Ed Morrissey, Jr. Chairman
September 2008
Lincoln-Douglas Square Repairs, Bill Moyer, Chairman
October 2008
Lincoln-Douglas Christmas Tree, Bill Moyer, Chairman
November 2008
Pecan Sale-Brock Hendricks, Chairman
November-2008
Christmas Wonderland-Butch Chapel, Chairman
December-2008
Salvation Army Bell Ringing-Ed Morrissey, JR., Chairman
December-2008
Upcoming Projects
Chili Chowdown- Mike Seymour, Chairman
Sam Stemm, Ticket Sales
March-2009
Bucket Brigade-Dennis Wilson, Chairman
May- 2009
Golf and Auction-Mike McCormick, Golf Chairman
Scott Neudecker-Auction Chairman
Chris Fox-Hole Sponsorship
TBA-2009
Ongoing Projects
Downtown Alton Mural Project
Student of the Month
Related Videos
Previous Service Projects
(See Club History for a more complete list)
Bucket Brigade Photos
Bucket Brigade Results 2003
We gathered at 3329 Edsall Saturday morning with rain on the way hoping we could finish the house before the rain forced us to quit. Tom Wyatt, Ed and Larry moved the plants off the front porch. Ed cleaned out the front gutter with a blower and cleaned off the front porch and ramp. Josh and Tom then started painting the garage. Larry Thompson removed the lower back storm door to take it to Lyon's glass for repair and started painting the foundation on the right side. Larry Powers and Sharon Johnson started painting the trim on the back porch. Dan Saeger painted the trim around the dormer windows in the front. Mike Fitzgerald helped Larry paint the right side foundation then moved to paint the block foundation in the back. Several of us converged on the foundation on the left side when the rain started to get serious. We thought we could paint the porch floors during the rain but it rained hard enough to get the front and back porch floors wet. We finally quit around 10:30 in the rain leaving the left side foundation to finish. We still need to paint the awnings, upper window trim (need tall extension ladder), left side foundation, repaint rain damaged part of the back foundation, garage side door, front porch trim, and both porch floors. We will need at least one more gallon of white paint.
On Saturday, May 24, 2003 a crew consisting of Ed Morrissey, Ron Mayhew, Jeff Weber, Mike and Sue Fitzgerald, Bob Fowler, Mike Tillman, and Larry Thompson arrived at 3329 Edsall to complete the painting project. Mike Tillman painted the window frame of the upper window on the west side. Ed and Jeff painted the floor of the back porch and steps. Bob, Ron and Larry finished painting the foundation, awnings and trim on the east side while Mike and Sue painted the floor of the front porch. We finally finished by 10:30.
Bucket Brigade Results 2001
Saturday, May 5, 2001 turned out to be a beautiful day especially for the resident at 1808 State Street. The crew (Rod Elias, Dale Kelley, Sharon Johnson, Bill Lutes, Ron Mayhew, Ed Morrissey, Bill Moyer, Larry Powers, Dan Saeger, Larry Thompson, Jeff Weber, and Pete Zimmer) assembled at 8:00 to take on the challenge. Congratulations on a great job.
The Alton-Godfrey Bucket Brigade crew at about 9:00 am.
Notice the porch steps.
The Alton-Godfrey Bucket Brigade crew at about 2:30 pm.
Now notice the porch steps after Sharon's paint job.
Lindbergh House
Mike St. Peters presented the request from the Lindbergh House committee asking Rotary to purchase 600 non-engraved bricks at a cost of $1,140.00. There was also an option to purchase a granite block for $500.00. The Committee feels this project meets the giving guidelines. It was approved to donate $500.00 for a granite block and $700 towards the purchase of the non-engraved bricks. The committee also has a positive recommendation to donate $2,000.00 to the Chautauqua. This project had been previously approved as a work project.
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